Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be an Implicit

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be an implicit cost for Company X?

• A) Forgone rent from the building owned and used by Company X.
• B) Rental payments on IBM equipment.
• C) Payments for raw materials purchased from Company Y.
• D) Transportation costs paid to a nearby trucking firm.

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